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Houston visual storytellers David Stunts and @shifttheculture.studio have spent years documenting the depth, nuance, and evolution of Houston’s Black culture. Through their lenses, photography and recordkeeping become one—preserving moments that might otherwise go unseen, yet are foundational to the city’s identity. Stunts, a Bert Long Jr. Award-winning artist, has had his work featured at the Houston Museum of African American Culture (@houstonmaac ), further cementing his role in shaping contemporary cultural narratives. Meanwhile, Spiller’s work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions across Houston and throughout the country, reflecting a consistent commitment to telling authentic, community-rooted stories. Together, they are pushing perspective—challenging audiences to see Houston culture not just as it is presented, but as it is lived. Now, they prepare to take that vision even further. Be on the lookout for their first long-format documentary, My Posse on Broadway—a deeply rooted exploration of culture, memory, and movement from those who lived it.

EPISODE 006 [Jay Electronica] they tried to shadow ban this episode. Appreciate yall pushing through and still sharing and commenting 🤲🏾#jayelectronica #foundersday #noi (Link in Bio)

[EPISODE 006] (Link in bio) Jay Electronica has always operated in that space between myth and message, so even a “light” backstage conversation carries weight. When someone who built their legacy off scarcity—records like Exhibit C circulating like sacred texts—steps into a more visible, prolific phase, the energy shifts. It’s less about chasing relevance and more about revealing intention. What stands out in moments like that isn’t just what’s said, but how it’s said. Jay’s dialogue tends to move like his music—layered with references, spiritual undertones, and a kind of coded clarity. You might start in casual conversation and end up talking about discipline, divine timing, or the architecture of legacy. That’s been consistent from his early buzz through his alignment with JAY-Z and into his current run. This newer chapter—more music, more appearances—doesn’t feel like he’s abandoning the mystique. It feels more like he’s choosing when to open the door. For artists and documentarians, that access matters. It turns folklore into firsthand perspective. @jayelectronica ‪@tcinfs ‬ @davidstunts @rts_cultr @fatbellyassassin “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.” #houstonculture #ScrewMusic #Htown #jayelectronica

Since they Censoring us from discussing Black Censorship… Let’s start here episode 005 [Brody jahad] @ebrody812 …

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[Episode 005] (Link in bio) In the 1990s, as the aftershocks of the crack cocaine epidemic still rippled through Black neighborhoods, a different kind of battle was unfolding in Washington. C. Delores Tucker stood before Congress calling for the censorship of rap music—music born from the very communities she sought to defend. But the story was never that simple. Because while policy makers debated morality, the streets were already telling their truth. In cities like Houston, voices like DJ Screw slowed time down and let pain breathe, turning lived experience into sound. Across the country, artists transformed struggle into testimony—documenting a reality that mainstream platforms refused to broadcast. There was a contradiction at the center of it all: asking institutions for salvation while those same systems had helped shape the conditions people were surviving. And in that tension, culture became more than entertainment—it became resistance, record-keeping, and a lifeline. Rap wasn’t the disease. It was the diagnosis. And even when the radio wouldn’t play it, even when the cameras looked away, the truth found a way to be heard. Feat. ebrody812 ‪@tcinfs ‬ @davidstunts @rts_cultr @fatbellyassassin “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.” #houstonculture #ScrewMusic #Htown

Episode 005 [Sunday at 10 am] Brody Jahad | Black Censorship …. And how being put in a pressure cooker made us create a way…

Episode 004 | El Franco Lee II @elfrancosartchives [link in bio] With a style that blends the vibrancy of pop art with the depth of mannerism, El Franco Lee II has established himself as a major voice in contemporary art. Based in Houston, his “Urban Mannerist Pop Art” fuses storytelling, cultural memory, and visual intensity, resulting in canvases that are both archives and allegories. Lee's work draws heavily from Houston's rap culture, particularly the legacy of DJ Screw, to create layered visual dramas. His paintings are characterized by exaggerated figures, surreal landscapes, and a distinct contrast between bright colors and heavy themes. As a storyteller or “urban griot,” Lee aims to preserve the history and culture of his city through his art. By mythologizing sports figures, local icons, and everyday moments, he crafts narratives that are both introspective and haunting, offering a glimpse into the complexities of urban life and the layered identity of Houston. What did you think of the Episode?

Episode 004 [Sunday 10am) El Franco Lee Jr. -Screw Culture, Black Culture and Freedom Culture… follow @elfrancosartchives

EPISODE 003 | Keeping it Player while cultivating the Community feat @bonefromda44 & @deetimedaboss_ A form of resistance, highlighting the inherent, non-transferable value of cultural identity and heritage in the face of a capitalist economy that often seeks to profit from it. This episode was filmed by @fatbellyassassin Director @davidstunts Episode 003 feat Bone44 & Dee Time da Boss Follow us Instagram Bone44 Instagram @bonefromda44 @deetimedaboss_ ‪@tcinfs ‬ @davidstunts @rts_cultr @fatbellyassassin . Episode 003 Do u consider Slab Culture Black Culture or do u consider it Houston Culture?

Episode 003 | Keeping it Player while cultivating the Community Feat. @bonefromda44 @deetimedaboss_ Premiering Sunday at 10am